1. I’ve signed up for prenatal yoga classes! These are a great way to keep exercising and stretching throughout pregnancy — and they’re good preparation for labor, too.

2. I’m brainstorming baby names. I’ve started to make a list of my favorite names (and a list the names I absolutely won’t consider!) and my partner has, too.

3. No more back or stomach sleeping for me — I’m sleeping only on my left side. (Good thing I already got that pregnancy pillow!)

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4. My rugs are pregnancy-proofed. I put non-slip pads under all of them to make sure I don’t slip and fall. (These will be useful when I have a toddler, too!)

5. The Great Diaper Question: cloth or disposable? My partner and I have talked about which we want to do (and we looked into diaper services in our area, too).

6. Secondhand baby gear is the easiest way to get everything I need! I’ve asked friends and family if they have any baby clothes or gear they’re willing to pass on to me. But I know that my crib, carseat, and breast pump should all be new, not used.